This edition includes:
Special Focus: African Union summit: Heads of state of the PSC deferred the tabling of a crucial report on South Sudan and decided to send a regional force to combat Boko Haram. A range of side meetings, notably on Libya, took place. Crucial decisions were made on issues like finding alternative sources of funding for the AU. Late-night talks between the belligerents in South Sudan failed to produce a power sharing deal.
Addis Insight: Although the 14 elections in Africa last year were largely peaceful and considered free and fair, the PSC is concerned about the high risk of political conflict during elections in 2015.
Situation Analysis: Despite peace talks between the various role players in the crisis in Libya, violence continues. The new International Contact Group for Libya could be a way of coordinating international response.
PSC Interview: Ambassador Maman Sidikou, Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson for Somalia, speaks about gains made against al-Shabaab.
